seeds
(70 days) Open-pollinated. Annual. This variety could be considered the seed that sprouted a thousand seed savers. When Diane Ott Whealy’s grandfather gave her seeds of this stunning Bavarian heirloom and died shortly thereafter, she felt responsible for keeping the variety going. With her then-husband Kent Whealy, she cofounded Seed Savers Exchange, which has since grown to a collection of more than 20,000 varieties. This foundational flower deserves to be saved: beautiful glowing rich deep purple bloom with a glowing magenta center and dark 5-pointed star pattern. Quite the showstopper. Very similar to Kniola’s Purple, but with a later initial bloom time. Climbs at least 8–9' with trellising, and will self-sow but not aggressively. Seed purchased from Diane’s son. ③
From early May through October 31, items shipping from
our garden seeds warehouse ship twice a week, usually
Tuesday and Thursday. For quickest turnaround
time order online by noon Monday or Wednesday.
We will not be fulfilling seed orders from May
20 - May 22 while we do physical inventory count. Orders
placed by Monday, May 19 at 10am will be shipped before
the break. We will resume normal order fulfillment on
Friday, May 23.
ships year-round
